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FileExistsQ

FileExistsQ["name"]
gives True if the file with the specified name exists, and gives False otherwise.

DetailsDetails

  • In FileExistsQ["name"], name is interpreted relative to your current directory.
  • FileExistsQ does not search $Path.
  • FileExistsQ tests for files, directories or any other filesystem objects.

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Check if a file exists:

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Create a file:

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Delete the file:

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